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Warriors show they are more than just an offence

No one better: Kevin Durant was enormous in game one of the NBA Finals.

Twice in the second quarter of game one, minutes apart, Kevin Durant barrelled down court with the ball and was thrilled to discover that the scrambling Cleveland Cavaliers appeared to have no interest in guarding him. On one of these plays, J.R. Smith stepped out of the way, as if to say, go right ahead, sir, enjoy yourself.

Patty Mills dismisses speculation over next move

Keeping mum: Patty Mills.

Patty Mills could be on the verge of cashing in with a mega-sized new NBA contract but the Australian guard had two other priorities after his San Antonio Spurs were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs.

Spurs felt sorry for themselves: Popovich

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich with guard Dejounte Murray during game 2 of the NBA western conference finals against Golden ...

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich says his team felt sorry for themselves and lacked the belief they could beat the Golden State after losing star forward Kawhi Leonard to an ankle injury.

Mills holds no fear ahead of battle with Warriors

Focused: Patty Mills.

Patty Mills says there is a simple reason why he does not fear becoming a victim of a "dangerous" close out defensive play in San Antonio's NBA Western Conference Final series against the Golden State Warriors.

Mills helps Spurs close out Rockets

Patty Mills talks with guard Danny Green as Spurs ousted the Rockets from the NBA conference semi-finals.

Australian Patty Mills has stepped up big again as the short-handed San Antonio Spurs clinched their NBA Western Conference semi-finals series with a commanding 114-75 win over Houston.